The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook - (First-Time Mom's Handbook) by Bryn Huntpalmer (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A week-by-week pregnancy guide that was made for you.

Pregnancy is exciting... and overwhelming. Especially when it's your first time. The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook gives you what those massive pregnancy books don't: digestible, week-by-week guidance that feels human, helpful, and judgment-free.

Written by Bryn Huntpalmer, creator of The Birth Hour podcast, this trusted guide has helped thousands of women move from anxious to empowered. It's the modern pregnancy companion that meets you where you are--emotionally and practically.

Inside this first-time mom pregnancy guide, you'll find:

• 40+ weekly pregnancy milestones -- Follow your baby's growth, understand your body's changes, and stay focused with week-specific tips and checklists.
• A simple roadmap for every stage -- From first trimester fatigue to labor-day jitters, you'll know what to expect and how to prepare--without information overload.
• Expert-informed care questions -- Includes prompts and conversation starters for OB-GYN visits and midwife appointments, so you feel equipped--not intimidated.
• Postpartum preparation, not just delivery -- Supports your mental and physical recovery after birth, with compassionate insights on healing, newborn care, and emotional shifts.
• Confidence-building clarity -- No fear-based narratives. Just grounded, evidence-based answers to the questions you didn't know you'd have.

Praised by OB-GYNs and doulas alike, The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook is a go-to for moms who want structure without stress.

This is your step-by-step support system--from positive test to postpartum peace.

Review Quotes

"I recommend listening to birth stories from Bryn's podcast, The Birth Hour, to every pregnant woman in my childbirth classes--and now I'll add this easy-to-read book as well! Great advice about navigating modern maternity care. Loved all the 'Questions to Ask' lists and suggestions for communicating your preferences with providers. Refreshingly positive, this book is full of good vibes."--Maureen Hodges, RNC-OB, labor & delivery nurse, childbirth educator

"In hosting her incredibly popular podcast, Bryn has listened to hundreds of women tell their birth stories. It is from this insight that she presents The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook--an enjoyable and easy read for anyone trying to conceive or newly pregnant. This book will spark important questions and conversation for those new to the world of pregnancy and birth!" --Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, Founder of Evidence Based Birth(R)

"Pregnancy is an exciting time, but can bring up a lot of emotions. Giving practical advice and support about real concerns that expectant and new parents encounter makes this book stand out from the crowd. The key advice section at the end of each week is not to be missed!"--Naya Weber, IBCLC

"This is a well-thought-out and concise book for a first time mother. In a woman's first pregnancy, it can be hard to decipher accurate information amidst all of the opinions online, but Bryn has done a great job including evidence-based data that will help a woman feel more at ease as she navigates this exciting time."--Bailey Escarzaga, MD, obstetrician-gynecologist

"With the plethora of information available to us today, it is hard to decipher between potential instant death via Dr. Google or a normal problem of pregnancy. The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook is a perfect bridge of research based information that eases new moms into this ever changing world with confidence and care."--Lindsey Meehleis, midwife, lactation consultant, mentor